Patents by Inventor Todd Wagner
Todd Wagner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11932802Abstract: Various shaped abrasive particles are disclosed. Each shaped abrasive particle includes a body having at least one major surface and a side surface extending from the major surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS, INC.Inventors: Todd M. Cotter, Francois Wagner, Rene G. Demers, Richard J. Klok, Alexandra Marazano, Adam D. Lior, James A. Salvatore, Sujatha K. Iyengar, David F Louapre, Sidath S. Wijesooriya, Ronald Christopher Motta, Gary A. Guertin, Michael D. Kavanaugh, Doruk O. Yener, Jennifer H. Czerepinski, Jun Jia, Frederic Josseaux, Ralph Bauer, Frank J. Csillag, Yang Zhong, James P. Stewart, Mark P. Dombrowski, Sandhya Jayaraman Rukmani, Amandine Martin, Stephen E. Fox, Nilanjan Sarangi, Dean S. Matsumoto
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Patent number: 9643749Abstract: A carton for containing at least one article is described herein. The carton includes a plurality of side panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton, a handle for grasping and carrying the carton formed in at least two side panels of the plurality of side panels, and a protective feature for providing access to grasp the handle. The protective feature includes at least one protective panel arranged in the interior of the carton relative to the handle and the at least two side panels.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Todd Wagner
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Patent number: 8950657Abstract: A carton for containing and dispensing flowable materials. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least one bottom flap is respectively foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The at least one bottom flap can at least partially form a closed bottom end of the carton. A handle can extend in at least the bottom end proximate the back panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Todd A. Wagner
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Patent number: 8895236Abstract: A red blood cell storage composition includes a composition of red blood cells and biochemistry altering reagents, the biochemistry altering reagents being present at a concentration so as to reduce the percent hemolysis of the red blood cells during the freeze-thaw cycle below that of the percent hemolysis of the red blood cells in the absence the biochemistry altering reagents. The red blood cell storage composition preferably includes reagents selected from: modifiers of glycolytic/metabolic components, modifiers of antioxidant potential, effectors of intracellular ionic distribution, modifiers of membrane fluidity, modifiers of cytoskeletal structure, effectors of the cyclooxygenase second messenger pathway, effectors of the lipoxygenase second messenger pathway, effectors of the hexose monophosphate second messenger pathway, effectors of the phosphorylation second messenger pathway, modifiers of specific messenger molecules, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventors: Stephen A. Livesey, Michael Brian Burnett, Jerome Connor, Christopher Todd Wagner
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Publication number: 20140123604Abstract: A carton for containing at least one article is described herein. The carton includes a plurality of side panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton, a handle for grasping and carrying the carton formed in at least two side panels of the plurality of side panels, and a protective feature for providing access to grasp the handle. The protective feature includes at least one protective panel arranged in the interior of the carton relative to the handle and the at least two side panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Todd Wagner
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Patent number: 8484752Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for verifying authenticity of program code for an electronic control unit. In one implementation, a method is provided. According to the method, program code for an the electronic control unit is received. The method may access metadata embedded in the program code. The metadata may identify a source of the program code. The method may further communicate via a network with a server to determine a status of the program code. The method may verify the authenticity of the program code based on the source of the program code and the status.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2007Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: John L. Traenkenschuh, Paul W. Bierdeman, Todd Wagner
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Patent number: 8321933Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for securing electronic control unit code. In one implementation, a method is provided. According to the method, an order for the program code may be transmitted to a developer. The order may include specifications and an authentication key. The method may further include receiving the program code and the authentication certification from the developer and verifying the authentication certificate to determine whether the developer was an authorized source of the program code. The method may generate metadata identifying the authorized source of the program code and embed the metadata in the program code.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: John L. Traenkenschuh, Paul W. Bierdeman, Todd Wagner
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Publication number: 20120141974Abstract: A red blood cell storage composition includes a composition of red blood cells and biochemistry altering reagents, the biochemistry altering reagents being present at a concentration so as to reduce the percent hemolysis of the red blood cells during the freeze-thaw cycle below that of the percent hemolysis of the red blood cells in the absence the biochemistry altering reagents. The red blood cell storage composition preferably includes reagents selected from: modifiers of glycolytic/metabolic components, modifiers of antioxidant potential, effectors of intracellular ionic distribution, modifiers of membrane fluidity, modifiers of cytoskeletal structure, effectors of the cyclooxygenase second messenger pathway, effectors of the lipoxygenase second messenger pathway, effectors of the hexose monophosphate second messenger pathway, effectors of the phosphorylation second messenger pathway, modifiers of specific messenger molecules, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Stephen A. Livesey, Michael Brian Burnett, Jerome Connor, Christopher Todd Wagner
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Publication number: 20120104079Abstract: A carton for containing and dispensing flowable materials. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least one bottom flap is respectively foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The at least one bottom flap can at least partially form a closed bottom end of the carton. A handle can extend in at least the bottom end proximate the back panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventor: Todd A. Wagner
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Publication number: 20120006818Abstract: A cartonboard includes a substantially planar facing layer, a plurality of corrugated flutes, and a substantially continuous barrier layer disposed between the facing layer and flutes. The cartonboard may be used to form a carton blank and/or a carton.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Tom Fester, Todd Wagner
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Patent number: 7971773Abstract: A carton for containing a dispensable material. The carton has a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises at least a first panel and a second panel foldably connected to the first panel at a fold line. A spout is at least partially formed in the first panel and the second panel. The spout is moveable between a closed position substantially preventing the removal of the dispensable material from the carton and an open position allowing removal of the dispensable material from the carton. The spout comprises a first spout panel formed from a portion of the first panel and a second spout panel formed from a portion of the second panel. The second spout panel is foldably connected to the first spout panel at at least a portion of the fold line.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packing International, Inc.Inventors: Todd A. Wagner, Sean Alan Moss
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Publication number: 20090152338Abstract: A carton for containing a dispensable material. The carton has a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises at least a first panel and a second panel foldably connected to the first panel at a fold line. A spout is at least partially formed in the first panel and the second panel. The spout is moveable between a closed position substantially preventing the removal of the dispensable material from the carton and an open position allowing removal of the dispensable material from the carton. The spout comprises a first spout panel formed from a portion of the first panel and a second spout panel formed from a portion of the second panel. The second spout panel is foldably connected to the first spout panel at at least a portion of the fold line.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Todd A. Wagner, Sean Alan Moss
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Publication number: 20090125985Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for verifying authenticity of program code for an electronic control unit. In one implementation, a method is provided. According to the method, program code for an the electronic control unit is received. The method may access metadata embedded in the program code. The metadata may identify a source of the program code. The method may further communicate via a network with a server to determine a status of the program code. The method may verify the authenticity of the program code based on the source of the program code and the status.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: John L. Traenkenschuh, Paul W. Bierdeman, Todd Wagner
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Publication number: 20090126028Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for securing electronic control unit code. In one implementation, a method is provided. According to the method, an order for the program code may be transmitted to a developer. The order may include specifications and an authentication key. The method may further include receiving the program code and the authentication certification from the developer and verifying the authentication certificate to determine whether the developer was an authorized source of the program code. The method may generate metadata identifying the authorized source of the program code and embed the metadata in the program code.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: John L. Traenkenschuh, Paul W. Bierdeman, Todd Wagner
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Patent number: 7255357Abstract: A suspension for, and a method for suspending, a vehicle having a body is provided. The suspension includes a first suspension assembly and a second suspension assembly. The first suspension assembly extends between a first surface contact assembly and the body, and the second suspension assembly extends between a second surface contact assembly and the body. The first and second suspension assemblies each have a transverse instant center. The first suspension assembly and the second suspension assembly are aligned so that a vertical centerline of each surface contact assembly lies within a transverse vertical plane that extends therebetween. The transverse instant center of each suspension assembly is located within the transverse vertical plane, below a roll center located within the transverse vertical plane.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: NC-M Chassis Systems, LLCInventor: J. Todd Wagner
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Publication number: 20070083417Abstract: A system for enabling real-time collaboration and workflow management of a marketing campaign within a marketing organization is disclosed. In one aspect, user displays for the marketing organization's computer system are provided. A role portal component provides at least two respective role portals that correspond to at least two marketing roles within the marketing organization (for example, marketing executive, marketing manager, data analyst, etc.). A workbench component generates, on a user display, a workbench that corresponds to each of the role portals. Each workbench permits a user to access metric and workflow information associated with the corresponding marketing role. The workbench for each role may comprise several displayable web-pages, such as a home page, an activities page workflow, a marketing campaigns with information and metrics about various marketing campaigns, and a customer analysis page.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Inventors: Todd Wagner, Robert Plourde, J. O'Halloran, George Corugedo, Chuck Tyner
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Publication number: 20040178600Abstract: A suspension for, and a method for suspending, a vehicle having a body is provided. The suspension includes a first suspension assembly and a second suspension assembly. The first suspension assembly extends between a first surface contact assembly and the body, and the second suspension assembly extends between a second surface contact assembly and the body. The first and second suspension assemblies each have a tranverse instant center. The first suspension assembly and the second suspension assembly are aligned so that a vertical centerline of each surface contact assembly lies within a transverse vertical plane that extends therebetween. The tranverse instant center of each suspension assembly is located within the tranverse vertical plane, below a roll center located within the tranverse vertical plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: Wagner Engineering, LLCInventor: J. Todd Wagner
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Publication number: 20040046350Abstract: A suspension for a vehicle having a body includes a first wheel assembly suspension that extends between a wheel assembly and the body and defines a first suspension plane. The suspension further includes a second wheel assembly suspension that extends between the wheel assembly and the body and defines a second suspension plane. A vertical plane extends through a vertical centerline of the wheel assembly and the intersection between the vertical plane and the first suspension plane defines a first line. The intersection between the vertical plane and the second suspension plane also defines a second line, the first line and the second line intersecting at an instant center that lies below a roll center of the vehicle. The first wheel assembly suspension and the second wheel assembly suspension do not cross one another when the first wheel assembly is viewed from either the front of rear of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Applicant: Wagner Engineering, LLCInventors: J. Todd Wagner, Avery Jutkowitz
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Patent number: 6676144Abstract: A suspension for and a method for suspending a vehicle having a body is provided. The suspension includes a first wheel assembly suspension and a second wheel assembly suspension. The first wheel assembly suspension extends between a first wheel assembly and the body. The first wheel assembly suspension includes an instant center. The second wheel assembly suspension extends between a second wheel assembly and the body. The second wheel assembly suspension includes an instant center. The first wheel assembly and the second wheel assembly are aligned so that a vertical centerline of each wheel assembly lies within a vertical plane that extends therebetween. In one embodiment, the instant center of each wheel assembly suspension is located within the vertical plane, below a roll center located within the vertical plane.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Wagner Engineering, LLCInventors: J. Todd Wagner, Avery Jutkowitz
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Patent number: D719824Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Todd Wagner